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Live Chat: Life and legacy of Robin Williams
Aug 12, 2014Fans around the world are mourning the tragic death of comic genius Robin Williams. Only 63, the Academy Award-winning Williams was known for his rapid-fire brand of comedy, first appearing on pop-culture radar via the hit 1970s television show, Mork and Mindy. Later, however, he made the jump to the silver screen, touching audiences with roles in films as diverse as Good Will Hunting, Good Morning, Vietnam and Mrs. Doubtfire.U.S. President Barack Obama said: "Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien — but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit."Join our live chat as we discuss the life and legacy of Robin Williams. On our panel: Bob Thompson is a film critic for Postmedia who has interviewed Williams several times, Alex Strachan is Postmedia's national television columnist and has also interviewed Williams, Amber Dowling, vice-president of the Television Critics Association, writer of The TV Junkies blog and former editor-in-chief of TV Guide Canada, and Paul Levinson is a professor at Fordham University, where he specializes in popular culture and has commented widely on film.Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - Aug. 14 (WineAlign Awards)
Aug 14, 2014WineAlign is one of the country's most popular online wine sites and it has just announced the results of its annual wine competition, which was judged by 19 judges. The contest is the largest for Canadian wines with some 1,335 entries representing more than 200 wineries. Join this week's wine chat to find out about the winning labels and why the judges thought they were the best.

Live Chat: Should Scotland be independent?
Aug 13, 2014Should Scotland be an independent country? That is the question that will be answered in next month's Scottish independence referendum. It has been described repeatedly as a battle of heart against head, with practical concerns about currency, healthcare and defence set against a backdrop of bloody history and passionate nationalism. What is likely to happen in the referendum, and if Scotland chooses independence, what are the next steps for both countries? Explore this unfolding news story with experts in Scottish politics and culture.

Food Chat - Sizzle and Smoke (Aug. 14)
Aug 14, 2014If you don't know how to grill with your health and heart in mind, chef Steve Petusevsky has answers in his new cookbook, Sizzle & Smoke: The Ultimate Guide to Grilling for Diabetes, Prediabetes and Heart Health. Steve, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, joins this week's food chat with recipes specifically designed for people with diabetes and prediabetes, offering easy-to-make meat dishes as well as vegetarian options and marinades, rubs and dessert, too.

Food Chat - Salad Samurai (Aug. 7)
Aug 7, 2014Summer is a great time to experiment with salads, and not just as a side but as the main event. Not sure how how to take your salad from bland to brilliant? Join this week's food chat with award-winning chef Terry Hope Romero, a self-proclaimed "veggie warrior" who is rescuing salads from their side-dish status with her new book, Salad Samurai: 100 Cutting-Edge, Ultra-Hearty, Easy-to-Make Salads You Don't Have to Be Vegan to Love. Terry brings seasonal produce and whole-food ingredients to the table this week as she shares her favourite recipes and tips for creating not just fantastic salads, but also tasty toppings and dressings.

Travel Chat: Quick summer getaways
Aug 6, 2014There are only a few weeks of summer left, but it's not too late to plan a vacation closer to home. Join our live chat as our travel experts discuss staycation ideas, day-trips and weekend holidays that will give you and our family a break but still offer the convenience of being just around the corner. On our panel: Michael Duchesne is an editor for Travelzoo.ca who compiles the Travelzoo Top 20, a weekly email highlighting the best travel deals of the week and Mark Stachiew is travel editor for canada.com Be a part of the discussion, Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - Comics take over TV
Aug 5, 2014If you love comics, you will love the next TV season. If you don't, well, brace yourself — superheroes are taking over your set. Nearly all the networks have comic book-based series in the works. Join our TV chat as we discuss Gotham, Constantine, iZombie, The Flash and other comic-related shows coming to the small screen. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald and Amber Dowling, vice-president of the Television Critics Association, writer of The TV Junkies blog and former editor-in-chief of TV Guide Canada. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - July 24 (Gifts for the host or hostess)
Jul 24, 2014Our wine critics have shared a lot of information this summer about the best kinds of wine to serve to guests, but now they're turning their attention to the best kinds of wines to give to your host or hostess. Whether you're attending a summer cocktail party or barbecue, visiting relatives for a family get-together or heading to a friend's cottage for the weekend, our wine critics can recommend the perfect bottle for you to present to your host or hostess. Don't show up empty-handed — our wine critics will tell you the labels that will impress. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Reduce your food footprint
Jul 24, 2014Many home chefs would like to maintain a more eco-friendly kitchen, but few have invested much time into figuring out how that's possible. Join our food chat this week as we discuss sustainability in the kitchen with Rinku Bhattacharya, author of Spices & Seasons: Simple Sustainable Indian Flavours. Not only does Rinku have some great recipes to share (she's been teaching recreational cooking classes for almost a decade), but she also has a lot of tips to help time-strapped families reduce their food footprint. Joining Rinku on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - The three shows you can't miss this fall
Jul 22, 2014The Television Critics' Association Tour is winding down. Now that the critics have heard from the networks, what do they think will be the best bets for the new season? Stay tuned as they each reveal the three shows you shouldn't miss this fall.On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald and Amber Dowling, vice-president of the Television Critics Association and former editor-in-chief of TV Guide Canada. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Royal Chat: Happy birthday, Prince George!
Jul 22, 2014The royal family celebrates the first birthday of its superstar, Prince George of Cambridge, on July 22. Join our live chat with royal experts as we look at Prince George's first 12 months, his impact on the royal family and make some predictions about the year ahead. On our panel: Robert Finch is the Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Daniel Drolet runs an Ottawa-based communications company and is an avid royal-watcher who has written extensively about the royals for newspapers across Canada, and Lynne Bell writes for Majesty magazine and is co-author of Queen and Consort. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: Keep your home cool this summer
Jul 23, 2014The dog days of summer are here and if you don't have air conditioning, you're probably considering investing in it now. But what kind of cooling system is best? Are there alternatives to expensive air-conditioning systems? Join our live chat with home and energy experts and find out how you can maximize efficiency and minimize your environmental impact before you upgrade your current system or invest thousands of dollars in a new one. On our panel: Dave Walton is a Canadian spokesman for Direct Energy who has been providing consumers with energy efficiency ideas for the home based on 31 years of experience in the energy sector; Steve Maxwell is a syndicated home-improvement columnist with lots of experience helping people with home cooling solutions; and others. Be a part of our discussion on Wednesday, July 23 and beat the heat!

Wine Chat - July 17 (Keep your cool)
Jul 17, 2014Keep your cool! In this week's chat we'll discuss the best ways to keep your wine chilled, but not too frosty. And what's the perfect wine temperature anyway? Should you invest in a wine thermometer, or are they just a waste of money? Our wine critics will reveal how they keep their wines (white and red) at exactly the right temperature through the summer, from handy gadgets to ice buckets to wine fridges. Get all the info you need to keep your wine cool and refreshing in the hottest months of summer.

TV Chat - Early peek at the fall season
Jul 15, 2014The TV industry is meeting in Los Angeles for the next 2 weeks, and we're there. Networks are promoting their fall lineups and a steady stream of network executives, TV producers, showrunners and series stars have been coming and going, seven-days-a-week. Join us as we have an early peek at the fall season, and mull over the state of industry as it looks from here. All that, and reaction to the Emmy nominations, too. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Vibrant Food (July 17)
Jul 17, 2014Your summer menu should be just as colourful as your summer garden. Now, San Francisco food blogger (The Year in Food) Kimberley Hasselbrink has written a book to help you enjoy a rainbow of flavour. In Vibrant Food: Celebrating the Ingredients, Recipes and Colors of Each Season, Kimberley shares her "obsession with colorful produce" and offers mouthwatering recipes that are perfect for the summer months. From sweet corn and squash fritters with avocado crema to salmon banh mi to cherry buttermilk clafoutis, Kimberley will share her favourite recipes and tips for bringing summer colour to your table.Joining Kimberley on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: The Bachelor's Courtney Robertson tells all
Jul 16, 2014During her stint on ABC's The Bachelor two years ago, Courtney Robertson became one of reality television's most-talked-about villains. But was she as nasty as everyone said, or just misunderstood? Now, Robertson is putting the rumours to rest with a new tell-all book that sheds light on her side of the story. In I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain, Courtney talks about her failed relationship with Bachelor Ben Flajnik, what happens when the claws come out on the set of the Bachelorette and what really went on behind closed doors (or under the ocean waves) when the cameras were rolling for her season of one of television's hottest shows. Join our live chat with Courtney Robertson as she pulls back the curtain on the fantasy suite and shares her thoughts on love and fame. Be a part of our discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - July 10 (Summer bargain wine)
Jul 10, 2014Entertaining family and friends during the summer is fun but it can also be expensive, especially if you plan to serve wine. Join this week's wine chat and find out about the summer's best bargain labels. Whether you're hosting a pool party or a picnic, these wines will be perfect for sharing — and your guests will never know you paid $15 or less per bottle.On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits.Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: World Cup Final
Jul 11, 2014It all comes down to this. After 32 days of play, the World Cup final takes place this weekend. Who will win it all? Before you place our bets, join our live chat with three soccer experts. On our panel: Richard Starnes writes about soccer for the Ottawa Citizen and hosts a weekly radio show, Corner Kicks, George Johnson is a sports columnist for the Calgary Herald who has covered three previous World Cups and is in Brazil right now, and Steve Brenner is a New York-based sports reporter who is also in Brazil to cover the World Cup. He is the former soccer reporter for the Sun newspaper in the U.K. Be a part of our discussion, Friday, July 11 at 1 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Healthy Summertime Treats (July 10)
Jul 10, 2014The kids are home and you're looking for healthy summertime snacks? Join this week's food chat and get some great recipes from Debbie Adler. Debbie is the chef and owner of a popular California bakery and author of Sweet Debbie's Organice Treats: Allergy-Free & Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery. Believe it or not she has healthy versions of everything from Red Velvet cupcakes to salted caramel apple muffins and blueberry streusel doughnut holes. On our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat: Emmy Nominations
Jul 8, 2014Mindy Kaling and Carson Daly will unveil the 66th Primetime Emmy Award Nominations on Thursday morning. Will Jon Ham be snubbed again? Will Matthew McConaughey be up against his castmate, Woody Harrelson, for True Detective? And how will heavyweights like The Good Wife, Game of Thrones and Homeland fare against The Americans, Hannibal and Masters of Sex? Join our TV critics as they debate the nominations.On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Summer Berries (July 3)
Jul 3, 2014For many, July marks the true beginning of summer — and the start of berry season. Our panel of food experts has recipes for strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and more, whether you're looking for a lighter dessert, a unique salad or something suitable for transport to a family get-together (they may even throw in some currant recipes for good measure). On our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Travel Chat: Last-minute summer travel
Jul 2, 2014School's out and you haven't booked a summer holiday? It's not too late. Join our travel chat for ideas for family travel, both in Canada and abroad. Our experts can suggest destinations and attractions for all budgets, whether you are looking for an activity-filled getaway or craving quiet time near a beach or lake. On our panel: Michael Duchesne is an editor for Travelzoo.ca who compiles the Travelzoo Top 20, a weekly email highlighting the best travel deals of the week, Waheeda Harris is a freelance journalist who travels regularly while contributing to canada.com, Travel + Escape and Vacay.ca and Sara-Lynne Levine is the editor and publisher of Ottawa Capital Region Macaroni Kid. She and her family have mastered the art of the family road trip and she has written extensively about their adventures on the highways of North America. Be a part of the discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: FIFA World Cup Heats Up
Jun 25, 2014FIFA World Cup action is heating up with soaring temperatures, some stunning heartbreaks (so long, Spain), and upcoming matches that will see some of the world's best battle for supremacy. We've assembled a panel to guide you through the next few days — the teams to watch, the dark horses and emerging frontrunners. On our panel: Richard Starnes writes about soccer for the Ottawa Citizen and hosts a weekly radio show, Corner Kicks, George Johnson is a sports columnist for the Calgary Herald who has covered three previous World Cups and is in Brazil right now, and Steve Brenner is a New York-based sports reporter who is also in Brazil to cover the World Cup. He is the former soccer reporter for the Sun newspaper in the U.K. Be a part of our discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - June 26 (Greek/Mediterranean wines)
Jun 26, 2014Summer is the perfect time to explore wines of Greece and the sun-dappled Mediterranean. Explore the flavours of southern European wines with our critics as they recommend their favourite labels and explain what to look for in wines from this region. Join our Great Canadian Wine Experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, and Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - It's All Greek to Me (June 26)
Jun 26, 2014When Debbie Matenopoulos moved to New York and started her TV career on The View, she lost touch with her family's traditional way of eating — and soon noticed the effect on her health and weight. But a return to her Greek roots, and traditional Greek food, helped her get back to her natural weight and boosted her energy. Now, she's sharing her tips for healthy living with a new cookbook, It's All Greek to Me: Transform Your Health the Mediterranean Way with My Family's Century-Old Recipes. Joining Debbie on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - July 3 (World Cup Wines)
Jul 3, 2014Watching the FIFA World Cup? Get ready to cheer on your favourite team by raising a glass of wine from their country. Whether you're looking for something special from South America, an exotic choice from Europe or even something out of Africa, our wine critics will be able to provide the best international recommendations for you. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - The Tastemakers (June 19)
Jun 19, 2014In The Tastemakers: Why We're Crazy for Cupcakes But Fed Up with Fondue, author David Sax talks to those who grow and cook food and investigates the role of data analysts in determining what consumers put on their plates. Why is spicy chipotle mayo hot one year and abandoned the next? Why did red velvet-anything catch on like wildfire? Joining David on our regular panel to discuss food trends: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - June 12 (Wine for Father's Day)
Jun 12, 2014Raise a glass to Dad this weekend with our wine critics. They'll suggest the perfect labels to toast Father's Day, from rich reds to crisp, summery whites and sparkling wines to make the day extra special. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat: Father's Day Favourites (June 12)
Jun 12, 2014Father's Day is almost here — what are you cooking for Dad this weekend? Joining our food chat this week is Matthew Amster-Burton, author of Hungry Monkey: A Food-loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater and Pretty Good Number One: An American Family Eats Tokyo. Whether you're looking for ideas to serve up as breakfast, lunch, brunch or dinner, our panel will have tons of suggestions to make your weekend menu memorable. Joining Matthew on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Travel Chat: LGBT Travel
Jun 9, 2014LGBT travel is a force in the tourism sector, from LGBT cruises, to family trips to destination weddings. As Canada prepares to celebrate WorldPride 2014 later this month in Toronto, we've assembled a panel to discuss some of the unique concerns of LGBT travellers — the hot destinations, trends to watch and practical tips and tools to save you time and money when booking your next trip. On our panel: Tatia Cashman is head of sales for Travelzoo Canada, Mark Stachiew is the travel editor for canada.com, and Daniel Drolet is an Ottawa-based communications specialist, veteran traveller and president of Éclair Communications. He is a member of Travel Gay Canada and has written extensively about travel around the world for various publications. Be a part of the discussion, Monday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - Game of Thrones finale (June 10)
Jun 10, 2014Game of Thrones fans are bracing themselves for the season finale on June 15 — will it go out with one of its trademark bloodbaths or a mysterious cliffhanger to keep everyone on edge for another year? Our TV critics are gathering to discuss the fate of all the key characters. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - June 5 (Wine Descriptors)
Jun 5, 2014What does it mean if a critic describes a wine's flavour as being like leather, wet hay or even sweaty? Which words mean something, and which words are pure embroidery? Our critics to tell us how to cut through the verbiage of wine reviews to find the wines that taste exactly like what we have in mind. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

TV Chat: Orange is the New Black Returns (June 3)
Jun 3, 2014Orange is the New Black is back — and so are tons of other great dramas, as well as some new shows, too. In June alone we'll see Murder in the First, Power, Major Crimes, Suits and more. Join our TV critics as they discuss what's on the TV horizon this month. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - The Nourished Kitchen (June 5)
Jun 5, 2014Join author Jennifer McGruther, author of the bestselling cookbook, The Nourished Kitchen: Farm-to-Table recipes for the Traditional Foods Lifestyle. Find out how you can bring balance back to your kitchen as Jennifer joins this week's food chat.With Jennifer on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Gluten-Free Summer
May 29, 2014The warmer months are finally upon us, but for those trying to stick to a gluten-free diet, summer presents new challenges. On this week's food chat chef Karen Morgan will be sharing gluten-free solutions. The founder of Blackbird Bakery (Lady Gaga, René Zellweger, Thom Yorke and Courteney Cox are all fans), Morgan says she is a firm believer that no one should apologize for being gluten-free or for wanting to give it a try. Joining Karen on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - May 29 (Give Chardonnay a Chance)
May 29, 2014National Chardonnay Day was held recently and to mark it, our wine critics will discuss the wine that fell out of favour in recent years and why it might be worth another try. Dismissed as to heavy and too oaky by the ABC club (that's Anything But Chardonnay), many wine enthusiasts are giving Chardonnay a second chance. Our wine critics will help you see past the fads and discover some of the very best Chardonnay labels on the market today.

TV Chat - TV Obsessions (May 20)
May 20, 2014What is it about TV today that stirs such devotion? True Detective had fans obsessively decoding its cryptic plot lines, Breaking Bad inspired some fans to do in-depth colour-analysis of scene stills and some fans of Game of Thrones have even taken to naming their daughters Khaleesi. Join us for a discussion of your deepest, darkest TV obsessions — what's behind them, what drives them and which shows spark them.On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Glorious Garlic (May 22)
May 22, 2014Get to know garlic and its many varieties in this week's food chat, with special guest Peter McClusky, founder and director of the Toronto Garlic Festival. Joining Peter on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

CCC Cappies Nominations 2014
May 13, 2014 - 1:38 PM EDTAfter a year of excellent student writing and a lineup of fantastic plays and musicals, join our live blog for the announcement of this year's nominees in the Ottawa Cappies program.

TV Chat- Fall preview (May 13)
May 13, 2014Slowly but surely, the 2014 Fall TV season is starting to take shape. As upfronts continue, the primetime schedule is emerging — and our TV critics have all the latest news and behind-the-scenes info about what to expect in September. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - First Prize Pies (May 15)
May 15, 2014It's been called an "encyclopedia of pie porn," but for anyone serious about dessert, Allison Kave's new cookbook is a must-read. Join Allison, author of First Prize Pies, in this week's food chat as she shares her secrets to the perfect pie, whether you crave the traditional or something a little more unique.Joining Allison on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Royal Chat: Charles and Camilla Tour Canada
May 14, 2014The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall are about to embark on their third trip to Canada together. They'll tour three provinces, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Manitoba as they mark the centenary of the First World War, the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference — and even meet a polar bear or two. Join our live chat with royal experts and historians and find out what's significant about this tour, what to expect during the visit and why Canadians should care. On our panel: Robert Finch is the Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Professor Carolyn Harris is a royal historian at the University of Toronto and Lynne Bell writes for Majesty magazine and is co-author of Queen and Consort. Be a part of our discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: Climate change
May 12, 2014A new U.S. climate report has dire predictions for weather patterns in the future: floods, drought, deadly storms and rising sea levels. The National Climate Assessment report focused exclusively on the United States, but can it offer clues about weather patterns north of the border, too? On our panel: Edwin Campos is a Canadian research meteorologist at the Argonne National Laboratory. He has a doctorate in atmospheric science and two decades of meteorology experience, including work for Environment Canada.Warren Mabee is a professor in the department of geography at Queen's University, where he is the Associate Director of the Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy and the Acting Director of the Queen's Sustainable Bioeconomy Centre.

Building a Green Home
May 26, 2014Join our live chat for advice from experts about building your own home and how you can make it more efficient through smart architecture and the right materials. We'll have tips to save you money on heating, cooling, light and electricity, helping you economize now and in the future. On our panel: -Kevin Harris is a graduate of the LSU School of Architecture and Harvard University Graduate School of Design and has 32 years of experience designing residential new construction. His work has been featured in the New York Times and Businessweek and garnered numerous local, regional and national design awards.-Dave Walton is a Canadian spokesman for Direct Energy who has been providing consumers with energy efficiency ideas for the home based on 31 years of experience in the energy sector.-Mick Dalrymple recently completed a 31/2-year research project at Arizona State University on energy efficiency in homes and buildings. He was past director of the National Board, U.S. Green Building Council and has shaped national programs, standards and public policy on green building and sustainability. Be a part of our discussion, Monday, May 26 at 1 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Herbs (May 8)
May 8, 2014Nothing makes a meal taste better than fresh herbs, especially if they come from your own back yard. In this week's food chat, we'll discuss planting and maintaining an herb garden, as well as delicious recipes that play up the herbs you grow. On our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - Sweeps, finales, fall announcements (May 6)
May 6, 2014It's a busy time of year for our TV critics: May sweeps are upon us, there's a long line of season finales and fall network announcements are happening soon. Join our experts and find out about your best viewing bets. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - May 8 (White wine for red wine drinkers)
May 8, 2014If you only drink red wine but want to enjoy refreshing, cool white wine for the spring and summer, our wine critics have the answer for you: white wines for red wine drinkers. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

NHL Chat - May 2
May 2, 2014Have playoff fever? As we get closer to the Stanley Cup finals, join Postmedia hockey writers and editors as they try to alleviate your symptoms with a discussion of all things NHL. Friday at 2 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - May 1 (Malbec)
May 1, 2014Malbec is known as an affordable wine with vibrant colour and rich flavour. This week our wine critics will discuss malbec and their favourite labels. Join our Great Canadian Wine Experts.

Poutinefest!
Apr 24, 2014 - 10:27 AM EDTCitizen reporter Oliver Sachgau will be hunting down the best curds and gravy on the Sparks Street Mall as Poutinefest begins, Thursday, April 24, 2014.

Food Chat - Vegan al Fresco (May 1)
May 1, 2014May is here, the weather is warming up and food lovers are ready to start eating outdoors again. And the warmer months are also times when we want to make the most of fruits and vegetables of the season. Now, a new cookbook combines the best of healthy outdoor dining with vegan sensibilities. In Vegan al Fresco: Happy & Healthy Recipes for Picnics, Barbecues & Outdoor Dining, veteran vegan cook and baker Carla Kelly offers delicious recipes perfect for summer menus. From tomato and olive tarts to sweet chipotle tempeh and "crazy good" vegan ice creams, Carla has tips on how you can enjoy the bounty of the next few months as well as practical advice on portability and food safety that will allow you to enjoy your meals outside without fuss or worry. Joining Carla on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - 24 returns (April 29)
Apr 29, 2014Kiefer Sutherland is back on the small screen this month as Jack Bauer fans celebrate the return of 24. But much has changed since the series premiered in 2001 — at the time DVRs were still rare, Netflix was in its infancy and most people didn't care about second-screen experiences, if they knew what they were. Join our TV chat and discuss 24: Live Another Day, the new 12-episode run of the show that Variety credits with "blazing a trail for binge viewing." Can the show break new ground this time around? How will its narrative format change? And will the success of these new episodes lead to more 24 in the future? On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Royal Chat: Tour Wrap
Apr 25, 2014The royal tour of New Zealand and Australia has been a spectacular success for the monarchy. With thousands turning out to see the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George's face appearing on front pages around the world, it has been a PR coup for the palace. As the tour winds down, we'll talk to royal experts and historians about what went on behind the scenes, the new portrait of Queen Elizabeth (who turned 88 this week) and the upcoming visit to Canada of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. On our panel: Robert Finch is the Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Professor Carolyn Harris is a royal historian at the University of Toronto and Lynne Bell writes for Majesty magazine and is co-author of Queen and Consort. Be a part of our discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat: Death of the TV Talent Show? (April 22)
Apr 22, 2014As The Voice and American Idol push towards their finales and Dancing with the Stars struggles to find its footing with a modified format and new co-host, the question remains whether there is a future for reality-based singing/dancing/talent shows. With long roots in TV history, talent shows have had to revise and reshape themselves to keep up with fast-changing tastes and many have faltered or been cancelled. Who's left standing and singing — and for how much longer? On our regular panel:Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Muffin Mania (April 24)
Apr 24, 2014More than three decades ago, sisters Cathy Prange and Joan Pauli were known among family and friends for their muffin recipes — homemade treats made with easy ingredients that warmed a kitchen with the smells of sweets and spices. The pair published 60 of their favourite recipes in Muffin Mania, which was a hit across Canada (even Mila Mulroney had a copy) in the 1980s. Long out of print, Martha Prange decided to rescue the book her grandmother and great aunt lovingly put together before she was even born — the updated version Martha recently published became a hot seller at the Toronto Cookbook Store and is now being discovered by a new generation. From morning glory muffins to orange date muffins to seafood muffins, Muffin Mania has recipes to suit all tastes. Martha Prange will be with us this week to discuss her grandmother's baking legacy and share some of her family's all-time favourite recipes.Joining Martha on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

NHL Chat - April 16
Apr 16, 2014Have playoff fever? As we get closer to the Stanley Cup finals, join Postmedia hockey writers and editors as they try to alleviate your symptoms with a discussion of all things NHL. Be a part of our live chat, Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.

LIVE: Charges expected against husband of Jagtar Gill today
Apr 14, 2014 - 7:59 AM EDTBhupinderpal Gill was arrested Sunday night and is expected to appear in court today and be charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Jagtar Gill, in January. Jagtar Gill, 42, was found slashed to death in their Barrhaven home on the couple's 17th wedding anniversary. Bhupinderpal will be the second person to be arrested in this case. Family friend and colleague of Bhupinderpal, Gurpreet Ronald, 34, was charged with first-degree murder last week.

Royal Chat: William, Kate and George in Australia
Apr 16, 2014The royal tour is in full swing as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George say goodbye to New Zealand and hello to Australia for new adventures. Find out what's on their itinerary, where they'll go and all the buzz about the Cambridge family in our live chat with royal experts. On our panel: Robert Finch is the Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Professor Carolyn Harris is a royal historian at the University of Toronto and Lynne Bell writes for Majesty magazine and is co-author of Queen and Consort. Be a part of our discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - Shows on the Bubble (April 14)
Apr 14, 2014With U.S. network up-fronts scheduled for the first week of May, now is the time that renewal and cancellation decisions are being made. And this year, more shows than usual are in the danger zone with as many as 30 hovering on the brink of death. What's safe, what's gone, and what's on the bubble? Join our TV critics and find out if your favourite shows are on the chopping block. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Love Your Leftovers (April 17)
Apr 17, 2014Tired of throwing out food? No idea what to do with your leftovers? With just a bit of planning and the right ingredients, Nick Evans can help you turn plain old leftovers into gourmet feasts. Evans is the blogger behind macheesmo.com and the author of a new cookbook, Love Your Leftovers: Through Savvy Meal Planning Turn Classic Main Dishes into More than 100 Delicious Recipes. Find out how you can turn a roast chicken on Sunday into chicken tortilla soup on Monday, creamy chicken pesto pasta on Tuesday and chicken and dumplings on Wednesday. Or how you can surprise your family by adapting leftover beef into Vietnamese noodle salad or spicy beef wontons. With options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, vegetarian recipes and meal-planning basics, Nick is joining our weekly food chat to share his tips and tricks. Joining Nick on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - April 17 (Organic wines)
Apr 24, 2014In honour of Earth Day, our wine critics are getting together to discuss organic wines. What constitutes an organic wine, and which labels are best? Find out what you should look for on the label and how you can select the best organic wines from regions around the world.And this week we're welcoming a special guest. Treve Ring is a B.C.-based sommelier who is the DRINK editor for EAT Magazine, contributing wine critic for WineAlign, wine editor for Scout Magazine and wine envoy and consult for Edible Canada.On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits.Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: Heartbleed
Apr 14, 2014Have you changed all your online passwords? Should you? And even if you do, are you still safe? The Heartbleed bug has wreaked havoc, exposing personal data and creating panic. But how much of that alarm is warranted? Are the scare-stories overblown, or is this just the tip of the iceberg? Join our live chat with cyber security experts as they discuss what you need to know to protect your accounts in the days ahead.

LIVE: Accused in court in death of Barrhaven mother
Apr 9, 2014 - 8:48 AM EDTA neighbour and colleague of the husband of Jagtar Gill, who was found dead in her Barrhaven home two months ago, is in court Wednesday for her first appearance. The Ottawa Citizen's reporters Shaamini Yogaretnam and Meghan Hurley are there.

Wine Chat - April 10 (Why you should revisit Rosé)
Apr 10, 2014As temperatures warm up, thoughts turn to lighter wine selections — and often, to rosé. But many people are still reluctant to embrace its colourful hues. Our wine experts are ready to recommend rosé labels you'll be proud to enjoy with friends, ranging in colour from a deep blushes to peachy pinks. Find out how rosé is made, why it sometimes gets a bad rap and what you should look for when you purchase this kind of wine.On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

NHL Chat - April 9
Apr 9, 2014Join Postmedia hockey writers and editors as we discuss all the action in the National Hockey League. Our panel of hockey experts from across the country will discuss all things NHL every Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Be a part of our discussion this week!

Food Chat - Make It With A Cake Mix (April 10)
Apr 10, 2014No time to whip egg whites and no money to buy fancy ingredients — but love the taste of a homemade dessert? Food blogger Lizzy Early has shortcuts that will save you time and cash. In her new cookbook, Make it with a Cake Mix: Cupcakes, Whoopie Pies, Layer Cakes and other Delectable Treats that Start with a Cake Mix, Lizzy illustrates "that you don't have to be a professional chef to create bakery-worthy sweets in your own kitchen." Find out how you can make sweet treats that taste like they're from scratch, but that won't have you spending hours in the kitchen in this week's food chat. Lizzy will share favourite recipes and tips and tricks for making incredible desserts that your family and friends will swear you bought at the bakery.Joining Lizzy on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Apr 9, 2014The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have packed their bags (OK, they didn't pack them) and are off on an official tour of Australia and New Zealand. But unlike their previous royal tours, this one will include Prince George and his nanny, Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo. William and Kate have lots of exciting engagements planned, and it may be a chance for the public to see new images of eight-month-old Prince George, undoubted sparking comparison's of William's own tour of Australia and New Zealand, accompanied by his parents, Prince Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, when he was just a toddler himself. Join our live chat with royal experts as we discuss the tour and the royal family's reception overseas — as well as the role of Prince George's new nanny. On our panel: Robert Finch is the Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Professor Carolyn Harris is a royal historian at the University of Toronto and Lynne Bell writes for Majesty magazine and is co-author of Queen and Consort. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - Mad Men's final season (April 7)
Apr 7, 2014Sunday, April 13, will mark the beginning of the end for Mad Men as the moody retro drama returns for its seventh and final season. Don has hit rock bottom, Peggy is poised for greatness and Sterling Cooper is setting up shop on the west coast with a new office in California. Show creator Matthew Weiner has said the first seven shows of the final season (the next seven will air on spring 2015) will have their own "arc" and as to how satisfying the end will be, Weiner will only say that he has "no idea." Join our TV chat for a discussion of Mad Men and it's final season — where the show and its characters are likely to go, and where you want it go. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: Mad Men-inspired Cocktails
Apr 8, 2014It's time to raise a toast to the Season 7 premiere of Mad Men on April 13 — but if you're going to have a drink, it's got to be something that Don Draper might enjoy. An old-fashioned, perhaps? Or maybe you prefer a whiskey sour? And if you're like Betty, you might be more inclined to toss back a vodka gimlet (or two). Pick your poison in our retro cocktail chat — we'll share drink recipes, history and legends. On our panel: Erica Duecy is a New York-based writer who specializes in wine, spirits and travel and is the author of Storied Sips: Evocative Cocktails for Everyday Escapes, and Laura Brehaut writes about food (and drinks!) for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday April 8 at 1 p.m. ET

NHL Chat - April 2
Apr 2, 2014Join Postmedia hockey writers and editors as we discuss all the action in the National Hockey League. Our panel of hockey experts from across the country will discuss all things NHL every Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Be a part of our discussion this week!

Live Chat: Growing Up Duggar
Apr 1, 2014The hit reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting returns with its season premiere tonight. Join us for a live chat with four of the Duggar daughters — Jana, Jill, Jessa and Jinger — who are taking fans behind the scenes with a new book about their unique family. In Growing Up Duggar: It's All About Relationships the girls talk about everything from boys, courtship and clothes to their relationships with their parents and their deep faith.

Food Chat - Cooking with Beer (March 27)
Mar 27, 2014Most at-home chefs have cooked with wine — but how about cooking with a little beer this week? David Ort, author of The Canadian Craft Beer Cookbook can help you get started with tasty recipes for everything from beer fondue to savoury pancakes. David will share some of his best recipes and offer tips for cooking with your favourite brew. Joining David on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Inquest into death of teen in Barrhaven school explosion
Apr 2, 2014The Ottawa Citizen' Chris Cobb reports from the inquest into the death of 18-year-old Barrhaven high school student Eric Leighton killed in a 2011 auto shop explosion, starting Monday. The inquest is expected to last two weeks and will hear from 14 witnesses.

TV Chat - Spring finale season (March 24)
Mar 24, 2014Finale season is upon us, with several series bowing out for the summer months and still others saying goodbye for good. Get ready to say farewell to How I Met Your Mother, Intelligence, Community, Scandal, Parenthood, Parks and Recreation and Once Upon a Time in Wonderland in the last week of March or some time in April. Are you ready to part ways? Have your say in our weekly TV chat. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Misty Harris, Postmedia's national writer on consumer/social trends and popular culture, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and Ruth Myles, pop-culture addict and senior columnist for the Calgary Herald. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - March 27 (Great wines for spring)
Mar 27, 2014Spring has sprung. Sort of. While Mother Nature is still making up her mind about the change of seasons in much of the country, our wine critics are ready with a list of wine recommendations that is perfect for the arrival of warmer temperatures and a glass of something new on the patio, balcony or porch. Be optimistic and join this week's wine chat, when our critics will recommend the best selections to welcome spring — whenever it arrives.On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: The Mystery of Flight 370
Mar 25, 2014The mystery of the fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has only deepened since it vanished on March 8 with 239 passengers on board. What happened to the plane on its route from Kuala Lumpur and Beijing, and why is it taking so long to get answers? Join our live chat as we discuss the possible scenarios and theories related to the disappearance of the aircraft with a panel of experts who can evaluate the facts so far. On our panel: Jeff Price is a leading expert on aviation security and is an associate professor at the Metropolitan State University of Denver's Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science. He is also the owner of Leading Edge Strategies, a top aviation management training and consulting company and the author of Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats; And Captain Tom Bunn flew the American Air Force's first supersonic jet fighter, the F-100, and later went on to fly commercial jets for many years. He is also a licensed therapist and president and founder of SOAR, a company that helps people overcome their fear of flying. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Coconut Oil (March 20)
Mar 20, 2014Coconut oil is being hailed as a heart-healthy food with many benefits. Credited with helping your body's resistance to viruses and bacteria to improved thyroid function and digestion, coconut oil is enjoying new popularity — but how do you cook with it? Join this week's food chat as special guest Elizabeth Nyland shares some of her favourite recipes from her new cookbook, Cooking with Coconut Oil: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Recipes for Good Living. From side dishes like sweet-potato coconut casserole to perfect roasted chicken, Elizabeth has recipes for every occasion and can share helpful tips about cooking with coconut oil. Joining Eliazabeth on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - March 20 (Wine blends)
Mar 20, 2014What's in your wine? It's very likely that it's not produced from a single varietal but rather from wines created from different kinds of grapes that combine for a unique flavour. Are blended wines inferior...or just different? And which labels should you try if you want to get to know some of the better blended wines? If you're not sure about wine blends join our wine chat and learn more about how blending can create a complex wine with enhanced flavour, aroma and texture. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Travel Chat: Spring in the South
Mar 19, 2014Spring may be taking a long time to arrive in the north, but south of the Mason-Dixon line, it's in full bloom. If you can't wait for spring to arrive at home, there are lots of southern destinations that are offering sandy beaches, bourbon on patios and plenty of sunshine. From Charleston's annual Spoleto Festival to the New Orleans Spring Fiesta, join our travel chat and find out what's going on in the South and how you can stretch your travel dollar with deals on flights and accommodation. On our panel: Mark Stachiew is the travel editor for canada.com and Waheeda Harris is a freelance journalist who travels regularly while contributing to canada.com, Travel + Escape and Vacay.ca. Be a part of the discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

NHL Chat - March 26
Mar 26, 2014Join Postmedia hockey writers and editors as we discuss all the action in the National Hockey League. Our panel of hockey experts from across the country will discuss all things NHL every Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Be a part of our discussion this week!

Live Chat: Get your home ready for spring
Mar 18, 2014The clocks have changed, snow is melting and slowly the signs of spring are beginning to emerge. It's been a particularly harsh winter and many have gone over their budget on heating bills. With the change of seasons,now is a good time to take stock of what you can do around your home and garden to economize and save energy this spring. From light bulbs to water heaters, our experts will share their best tips for all little things you can do to make your home more energy efficient as we head into the warmer months. On our panel: J.R. Babineau is a Johns Manville building scientist who specializes in indoor environmental quality and energy efficiency who is on the board of directors of Home Energy magazine and Dave Walton is a Canadian spokesman for Direct Energy who has been providing consumers with energy efficiency ideas for the home based on 31 years of experience in the energy sector. Be a part of our discussion, March 18 at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - March 13 (Budget wines)
Mar 13, 2014Do you have to spend a lot of money for a good bottle of wine? Not according to our critics. Join us for a discussion of the best bargain labels available today — all $15 or less (and some a lot less). White or red, they'll guide you to the best budget wines.On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits.Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Budget Bytes
Mar 13, 2014A few years ago, Beth Moncel could barely make ends meet. A self-proclaimed Budget Queen with a degree in nutritional science, Beth decided to take action to ease her financial strain, and one of the first areas she tackled was her food budget, crunching the cost of food and recipes down to the last penny. Using spreadsheets, her initial goal was to eat for less than $6 per day. Through careful calculations, she learned which budgets stretched her food dollar and soon found she was cooking twice as much food for half the cost. "At work, my delicious home-cooked lunches started to make my coworkers jealous. While they ate soggy submarine sandwiches, I indulged in stir-fried ginger beef and fragrant jasmine rice," she writes. "The oohs and ahhs that erupted as I heated my homemade lunches let me know that I was onto something." Beth started a blog, Budget Bytes, and has followed up that success with a new bestselling cookbook: Budget Bytes: Over 100 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half. The moral of her story is simple: "You don't have to go to cooking school, own fancy kitchen equipment, or spend all day in the kitchen just to make delicious meals at home." Join our live chat with Beth as she discusses her strategies for full bellies and full wallets. She'll share her favourite money-saving recipes and some of her best money-saving secrets, too. Joining Beth on our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

TV Chat - Fall trends (March 17)
Mar 17, 2014We're only just thinking about spring, but TV critics already have their eyes on the fall season — and there are some noticeable trends. Find out what's in and what's out for the fall 2014 schedule. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Misty Harris, Postmedia's national writer on consumer/social trends and popular culture, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and television critic Brian Tallerico, the content director for HollywoodChicago.com who has provided TV commentary to multiple news organizations for the past decade. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: Rape Culture on Campus?
Mar 12, 2014Two recent incidents at the University of Ottawa have made headlines and sparked new discussion about the climate of university campuses across North America. People were first shocked when a private but extremely graphic conversation made by male student leaders about the student federation's female president was made public (the four men involved later resigned). Then, only a few days later, the university suspended its men's hockey program amid reports of an alleged gang sexual assault. Allan Rock, the university's president, subsequently announced the school would establish a task force of faculty, staff, students and outside experts to examine how the university can better promote an atmosphere of "respect and equality." Is the task force a step in the right direction, or an inadequate response to a more serious problem? Are accusations of a pervasive rape culture on university campuses accurate, or just adding fuel to the fire? And finally, how do young women on university campuses feel — do they feel safe, and are they safe? We'll examine these issues in a live chat about rape culture on campus. Be a part of our panel discussion, Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET.

NHL Chat - March 12
Mar 12, 2014Join Postmedia hockey writers and editors as we discuss all the action in the National Hockey League. Our panel of hockey experts from across the country will discuss all things NHL every Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Be a part of our discussion this week!

Live Chat: Royals
Mar 11, 2014Royal watchers have had a busy start to 2014 — Prince George took his first trip abroad, the British and Swedish royals have welcomed new baby girls, there's speculation that Prince Harry is about to propose to Cressida Bonas and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are about to embark on a major tour of Australia and New Zealand. Find out where they'll go and what they'll do and catch up on all the royal news and headlines in our live chat with royal experts. On our panel: Robert Finch is the Dominion Chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, Professor Carolyn Harris is a royal historian at the University of Toronto and Lynne Bell writes for Majesty magazine and is co-author of Queen and Consort. Be a part of our discussion, Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.

Food Chat - Winter Warm Up (March 6)
Mar 6, 2014If winter's got you down, our food panel is ready with culinary escapes that will have warmed up in no time. From tropical-inspired menu items to exotic fare from Asia and even the Middle East, our food editors, writers and bloggers will be spicing up our weekly chat with recipes designed to make you think of warmer seasons and places. On our regular panel: Liane Faulder writes about food for the Edmonton Journal and maintains an award-winning blog, Eat My Words, Peter Hum is the food editor of the Ottawa Citizen, Susan Schwartz is a feature writer and columnist who writes about food for the Montreal Gazette, Randy Shore is a former restaurant cook and avid food gardener who writes about food issues for the Vancouver Sun, Gwendolyn Richards is the food writer for the Calgary Herald and the blogger behind PatentandthePantry.com, and Laura Brehaut writes about food for canada.com and Postmedia Network. Be a part of the discussion, Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.

Wine Chat - March 6 (B.C. wine)
Mar 6, 2014With its unique climate and geology, British Columbia is a young wine region that is making a name for itself. In honour of the recent Vancouver International Wine Festival, this week our critics will discuss the best of B.C. wines. According to the British Columbia Wine Institute, the province grows more than 60 different grape varieties "from Auxerrois to Zweigelt." Join this week's wine chat and find out about the B.C. labels that you absolutely have to try. On our regular panel of wine experts: Gurvinder Bhatia (@EdmontonWineGuy) is the owner of Vinomania, a wine consultant to more than 100 hotels and restaurants and an international wine judge and published wine writer. James Nevison (@HADAGLASS) is the co-founder of HALFAGLASS, a boutique wine consultancy in Vancouver, and has co-authored several best-selling books about wine. Michael Godel (@mgodello) is a Toronto-based chef who consults to restaurants and wine collectors and blogs about wine for canada.com, Rod Phillips (@rodphillipswine) is a professor who teaches about the history of food and drink, has written books about wine and regularly contributes to wine magazines in North America and Europe and Janet Dorozynski (@WineTrackMind) is a principal critic and partner in WineAlign.com and is the Government of Canada's chief wine guru, responsible for managing an all-Canadian cellar and overseeing a program to assist Canadian embassies to serve and promote Canadian wine, beer and spirits. Our wine experts will be standing by to answer your questions and tell you about great wine finds and exceptional deals in our weekly wine chat. Join the discussion, Thursday at 2 p.m. ET.

NHL Chat - March
Mar 5, 2014Roberto Luongo is in Florida. Ilya Bryzgalov’s in Minnesota. Where will Ryan Kessler or Thomas Vanek end up? Who are the winners and losers as the NHL’s trade deadline comes and goes? Join Postmedia sports writers and editors as we debate the moves and non-moves of NHL teams in an online chat starting Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern and continuing through the trade deadline at 3 p.m.

TV Chat - True Detective (March 3)
Mar 3, 2014True Detective is one of 2014's hottest new shows, tracing the 17-year journey of two homicide detectives as they track a serial killer in backwoods Louisiana. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, the show is provocative, disturbing and highly addictive. It is, as Rolling Stone says, "TV's best (and most twisted) new show." Join our panel of critics as they discuss True Detective in this week's TV chat. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Misty Harris, Postmedia's national writer on consumer/social trends and popular culture, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and television critic Brian Tallerico, the content director for HollywoodChicago.com who has provided TV commentary to multiple news organizations for the past decade. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.

TV Chat: The Americans (Feb. 24)
Feb 24, 2014Season 2 of The Americans returns this week, exploring the marriage of KGB agents Elizabeth and Philip Jennings through the lens of international relations at the height of the Cold War. As the Washington Post says, it's "a marriage story dressed up as a spy flick, with espionage work, and all the secrecy and deception it entails, standing in for the issues we grapple with in real relationships." Join our panel of TV critics as they discuss the return of The Americans and other midseason dramas in this week's TV chat. On our regular panel: Alex Strachan, Postmedia's national TV columnist, Jonathan Dekel, entertainment editor for canada.com, Eric Volmers, entertainment and arts reporter for the Calgary Herald, Misty Harris, Postmedia's national writer on consumer/social trends and popular culture, Chris Lackner, journalist and writer of Postmedia's weekly Pop Forecast who is also a media consultant with Holmes PR, and television critic Brian Tallerico, the content director for HollywoodChicago.com who has provided TV commentary to multiple news organizations for the past decade. Be a part of our discussion, Monday at 2 p.m. ET.